Terry Crisp, center, and Pete Weber have a fun time as they announce play by play for the Predator fans.

Written by

Josh Cooper
jcooper2@tennessean.com

At the age of 71, and almost one year after his wife Sheila went through the pain of a staph infection, he needed a break from the grind of 82 games of hockey travel. He wanted to spend more time with loved ones and to be with Sheila, who has since recovered.

So he decided to step down as color analyst for Predators' television broadcasts, but he will have a "behind the desk" role during home games next season. ...